Introduction
This manual provides you with all the information that you need to safely install and operate Froment
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load banks. High voltage equipment can be dangerous, please ensure you have followed
all local rules and regulations regarding working with high voltage.
The manual is divided into five chapters:
In addition to these five chapters there are a number of Appendices containing information that did
not fit easily within the main body of the text. These include installation drawings, a certificate of
conformity, and some information about electromagnetic compatibility.
Chapter One
provides an introduction to the general principles of power supply testing
and explains how a Froment Load Bank makes the process easier, safer and more
reliable. It then provides an introduction to the 8800 S
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load banks and their main
features.
Chapter Two
covers all of the procedures that need to be carried out before a load
bank can be put into operation. It explains how to install the unit safely and how to
commission it to check that it will operate correctly.
Chapter Three
explains the basics of how to operate the load bank. It describes the
load bank controls and explains how they are used in an emergency. This chapter also
explains how the load bank can be operated when an Hand-held or other control unit
is not available.
Chapter Four
provides a detailed reference to the Sigma Hand-held, including details
of its more advanced features for Low Voltage use.
Chapter Five
covers the maintenance procedures you will need to follow to keep a
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load bank operating correctly. It also explains how to troubleshoot should
a problem occur.
